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Not sure about you guys but with this lacking winter (at least for me ), and parts on order.. I can't wait for Spring.... so without further ado.. (pretty early but at least those with projects can have a sense of urgency )

I encourage you guys to try a track day! We're lucky to have some really fun tracks within a few hours of us. This thread is strictly for track days. For auto-x related, do visit VCMC's forum and UBCSCC's forum.

So, how does it work? A respective car club will host an event at X track. Some clubs may require membership, some may not. Some memberships can be used for most clubs (ie PCA). This is your first step. Here are the most common clubs that run track days:

All clubs above welcome all makes and models to attend their lapping days. Concerning membership though, please check. Some may or may not require a membership to participate.

You can then sign up for your desired event here: www.motorsportreg.com with the exception of PDC where you will need to navigate their site. So create an account! I actually copy and pasted the list of events in the PNW from there onto this thread (note: PCA Oregon has cancelled all their HPDE events with the exception of their April 15 PIR event ..)

An alternative to club hosted track days is Proformance Racing open lapping days at Pacific Raceways. A little bit pricier, but once you've been signed off to drive solo, you can lap to your hearts content (in other words, til you get bored or run out of brakes ) http://www.proformanceracingschool.com/schedule

I have a feeling Turn2 may be similar however I did not participate in any of their events last year- if someone could confirm I can update

Turn2 days are run like proformance days except no school run group. 2 run groups that alternate every 30 mins. One group is fast the other group is like insane fast. Insane fast guys are like WOT out of the gate and don't slow down till the checkered flag lol

Turn2 days are run like proformance days except no school run group. 2 run groups that alternate every 30 mins. One group is fast the other group is like insane fast. Insane fast guys are like WOT out of the gate and don't slow down till the checkered flag lol

LOL. Great. fast and faster.

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Originally Posted by tora

Nicely done, will hopefully have the Miata out at a few of those. Thx for posting.

NP, figured i did it last two yrs may as well keep doing it so anyone interested has access to a list of events quickly

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Originally Posted by FocusOnMe

UBCSCC is finalizing our bookings at Mission. We roll out the days/details soon.

hopefully a mod can sticky this thread

I'll update the list once you finalize

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Originally Posted by Stretchvelcroy

Nice, I plan to take my car out this year and see what we are capable of.

If you ran a flare up front, could you fit it? The LIC rear has the same clearance as Karlton's right? I know Karlton ran 315s no prob.. BUT i have no f'n clue what the hell the 650 means.

Yah that's the problem with HPDEs.. unless you go to open lapping and sign up for the even faster group. haha.

Yeah I could fit it with flare or modify the fender (cut and weld). Rear has less clearance than karlton. 295/305 max. Could go bigger and play with the offset but I'll run into strut clearance problems. I like using the camber bolt for more camber instead of the camber plate b/c of better suspension geometry.

Have to play around with it I guess.

Turn2 is not bad for lapping. Probably the best. Passing on left and right and in the corners. Passing on the inside on turn 2 is a rush hahaha.

I'm hoping to have the teener done by the summer and do a few auto cross and maybe a local track day. Think I want a car trailer if doing events state side so I can bring parts and tires as car is 40+ years old..lol

I've always wanted to track my car because it looks like a lot of fun to get out there and try something new and meet new people. The only problem is my 04 WRX is bone stock. Is this a problem? Or do other people track there cars stock?

I've always wanted to track my car because it looks like a lot of fun to get out there and try something new and meet new people. The only problem is my 04 WRX is bone stock. Is this a problem? Or do other people track there cars stock?

Not a problem! Quick check of brakes and tires, flush brake fluid, check oil, etc you're good to go!

Some grandmas in Volvo's out there! Sometimes you wish they weren't there but good on them! Lol

FWIW I read lots of "lessons learned" feedback about brakes/tires, braking style, etc. before going to my first few track days because I wanted to be super prepared. This can be a distraction from the most important and useful advice you can get - which is almost always from the experienced instructor sitting next to you!